This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the ACP series. You can still order this code here: we ship the current replacement ACE12X15, the same code under the new prefix. The ACE replacement is a current-production ISO 21287 compact cylinder in the same bore, stroke and force class, with a matching short body and the same mounting-accessory family, so it fits the same envelope. Confirm mounting-interface dimensions against the ACE datasheet before ordering.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X15
The AirTAC ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X15 is a double acting DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø12mm bore and 15mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACE12X15 (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ12 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM3×0.5
- StatusDiscontinued → ACE12X15
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X15
A double acting compact cylinder in the DIN-standard ACP series, the ACP12X15 uses a 12 mm bore with a 15 mm stroke to deliver 56.5 N of push force and 42.4 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, rising to 79.2 N on the extend stroke at 0.7 MPa. Air filtered to 40 um drives the piston across a 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) working band, with speeds of 30-500 mm/s and a fixed TPU bumper at each end. The hard-anodized aluminium body carries an S45C hard-chrome rod with a female M3x0.5 thread, and the M5x0.8 ports suit small tubing common on miniature fixtures.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves roughly 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why this size fits inside slim pick-and-place heads and micro assembly stations. Note that this model is discontinued; the current-production successor is the ACE12X15, so confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X15 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X15 |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE12X15 |
| Bore size | Ø12 mm |
| Stroke | 15 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod thread | M3×0.5 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.15 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 30 – 500 mm/s |
| Cushion | Fixed bumper (both ends) |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 50 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC ACP datasheet (now discontinued). The ACE12X15 (ISO 21287) carries the same bore/stroke/force class; confirm mounting-interface dimensions against the ACE datasheet before installation. Rod type: female thread (blank) or male thread (B). Thread options: PT (blank) / G.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø12mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 57 N | 42 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 79 N | 59 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 12 kgf | |
The ACE12X15 produces the same force from the same bore. Actual usable force is lower than theoretical; size with a margin.
Model Code: Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X15
| ACP | DIN compact cylinder (double-acting, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Optional built-in magnet for sensor position sensing (omit for no magnet). |
| B | Rod type: B = male thread; blank = female thread. |
Replacement mapping (swap P for E): ACP→ACE, ASP→ASE, ATP→ATE, ACPD→ACED, ACPJ→ACEJ. ACP-family: ACP (double acting), ASP / ATP (single acting push / pull), ACPD (double rod), ACPJ (double rod, adjustable stroke).
Where the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X15 Is Used
Micro assembly press
The 56.5 N push at 0.5 MPa seats small connectors, clips and bearings in electronics fixtures where a full-length cylinder cannot fit.
Compact gating slide
A short 15 mm stroke slides a guard or gate on a packaging machine; order the -S magnet to run CMSE or DMSE switches for end-position signal.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X15 with the ACE12X15
At 12 mm bore this is the smallest size in the range: step up to the 16 mm bore for 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa, or drop to a direct-acting air pilot if even 56.5 N exceeds the need. The 15 mm stroke sits well inside the 50 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore. Because the piston drifts when air is removed, add a rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must stay put. The female M3x0.5 rod thread takes I/Y knuckles, and ordering the -S code adds the optional magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches. For new projects, specify the ACE12X15 instead - same bore, stroke and force class.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE12X15
- ✓ Same bore / stroke / force class
- ✓ Confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT / G)
- ✓ Add -S for magnet if you need sensors
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP12X15 FAQ
Push is 56.5 N and pull is 42.4 N at 0.5 MPa; at 0.7 MPa push rises to 79.2 N and pull to 59.4 N, with a theoretical maximum of 11.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It is a double acting 12 mm bore, 15 mm stroke unit with a 6 mm rod, M5x0.8 ports, a female M3x0.5 rod thread, 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) operating pressure, 30-500 mm/s speed and a fixed TPU bumper at both ends.
AirTAC no longer produces the ACP family. The direct successor is the ACE12X15 (swap the P for an E), an ISO 21287 compact cylinder in the same bore, stroke and force class. Confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture before the swap, and remember the magnet stays optional: order the -S code if you need CMSE / DMSE switch detection.
Request a Quote for the ACE12X15
Send us the quantity and destination. We confirm price, stock and lead time on the ACE12X15 replacement — usually within 7-8 hours.